Lisa821 29 Posted April 13, 2012 I am totally thrilled with my weight loss! I started working out more regularly now but it's almost like my weight loss has slowed down. Maybe it's just because it'll do that at 5 months? Maybe I need to get more Protein or calories? Any advice? I eat about 900 calories a day on average. 60g of protein from meat sources/day. Plain Water intake is only about six cups/day, which I know it should be more but at times it almost makes me feel sick. Feels like my guts are sloshing around. I walk a mile three times/wk at a good pace. I take my Vitamins as prescribed. I highly doubt that I building a big muscle mass, just mild toning. What's up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted April 13, 2012 I eat about 900 calories a day on average. 60g of Protein from meat sources/day. Lisa You are doing terrific - down 66 lbs. Wow, you go girl. Everything you are doing, eating, excersizing - your great. IMO - maybe work on increasing the Water, but otherwize i would not change anything else -" if its not broken don't fix it." You are at stall that we all have to deal with. it will pass Keep on keepon You'll get back to losin' best kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenn31MA 149 Posted April 13, 2012 I would try to up your calories to around 1200 a day. Since you are working out you are burning calories and if your body does not get enough it will go into "starvation mode" and you wont lose weight as your body will hold onto all the fat. I read that by upping your calories a few hundred or so will jump start the weight loss again and since your working out you dont have to worry about gaining weight! Good luck and congrats on your weight loss so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa821 29 Posted April 13, 2012 Thank you so much!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmy*custis 276 Posted April 13, 2012 66 lbs...you are doing great! Congrats to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted April 13, 2012 Along with bumping up the calories, drink a lot more Water. You need more water due to your working out! Keep it up and switch it around. Keep your body guessing. Eat Proteins, veggies and little starches in this order. This should help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa821 29 Posted April 13, 2012 I will try upping the Water and calories. Does anyone know of any "safe" higher calorie drinks? Gatorade? Hmmmmm...I'm stumped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenn31MA 149 Posted April 13, 2012 As wierd as it sounds and im not sure if you can tolerate it (i havent been sleeved yet) but i also read that having a glass of chocolate milk after a workout is good for your muscles. This would give you the extra couple hundred calories you might need and give Calcium...its a thought! i know some people become lactose intolerant after they are sleeved. heres the link... http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa821 29 Posted April 13, 2012 Jenn, Wow! I hadn't heard that. Interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites